Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luis VegaL. Vega69
G
1
G
69Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Alec DalglishA. Dalglish73
D
2
D
80Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Pietro De LiguoriP. De Liguori72
D
3
D
67Matt BlakeM. Blake
Samir HelmerS. Helmer71
D
4
D
57Frederico AriasF. Arias
Jordi JongenJ. Jongen71
D
captain5
D
56Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Alejandro BonfantiA. Bonfanti71
M
6
M
74Rafael DiezR. Diez
Harris TaksH. Taks70
M
7
M
65Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Giordano PivottoG. Pivotto65
M
8captain
M
64Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Bruno VelosoB. Veloso70
A
9
A
72Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Jacob BloomerJ. Bloomer68
A
10
A
69Fernando VegaF. Vega
Rafael CarmonaR. Carmona68
A
11
A
66Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel
 
Pier G. CorrentP. Corrent62
M
12
G
64Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Marcel LangeM. Lange62
M
13
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo
Claudio CamineroC. Caminero60
D
14
M
55Fabrizio FuscoF. Fusco

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 20,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
Harris Taks sees Bruno Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Matt Blake steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.09
Rafael Diez makes a simple pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordi Jongen.
4.17
Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Erik Darwinkel controls it well on his chest. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
9.20
Alberto Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.20
Alfredo Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo plays a one-two with Fernando Vega and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alberto Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
15.09
Rafael Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso plays a one-two with Giordano Pivotto and rushes in on goal... Bruno Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Gregorio Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.32
Alec Dalglish hits a low pass to Bruno Veloso. Without breaking stride, Bruno Veloso plays the ball forward to Rafael Carmona who has made a great run into the box. Rafael Carmona rockets a shot on goal. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
26.10
Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Vega skips past Samir Helmer! Fernando Vega takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
27.14
Pietro De Liguori threads the ball through to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Harris Taks. Harris Taks takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.15
Pietro De Liguori chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Taks. Harris Taks flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Blake.
33.00
Samir Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Harris Taks. Harris Taks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.32
Bruno Veloso catches Matt Blake on the ankles. Bruno Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Matt Blake carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.23
Pietro De Liguori darts forward. Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Veloso collects the pass. Bruno Veloso knocks the ball forward to Harris Taks but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.08
Alfredo Ramos passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Matt Matteo hacks Alejandro Bonfanti from behind! Matt Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Bonfanti stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
47.59
Alfredo Ramos makes a probing pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo brings the ball forward. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
59.18
Giordano Pivotto darts forward. Giordano Pivotto shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.43
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Pier G. Corrent replacing Bruno Veloso .
61.49
Samir Helmer threads a neat ball through to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.23
Samir Helmer threads a neat ball through to Jacob Bloomer. With a delightful solo run, Jacob Bloomer stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Bloomer knocks the ball forward, putting Pier G. Corrent through on goal. Pier G. Corrent rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.03
Alejandro Bonfanti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harris Taks. Harris Taks makes a simple pass, allowing Alejandro Bonfanti to run into the box. Alejandro Bonfanti takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Blake laces a weighted ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Luis Vega.
76.55
It's a corner kick. Matt Matteo loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jacob Bloomer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.12
Alec Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Bloomer who takes it down. Jacob Bloomer shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Gregorio Merino. What a save!
79.00
Matt Blake sees Frederico Arias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Arias knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel connects with a diving header. Luis Vega punches it away to safety.
81.04
Rafael Diez passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pietro De Liguori.
85.10
Alberto Bravo makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
31.1%
43.2%
25.7%

Scorers
Bruno Veloso 15
Alejandro Bonfanti 71
Fernando Vega 9, 40, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Vega of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Luis Vega (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
4.Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Jordi Jongen (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Bonfanti (MID)goal scored
7
7.Harris Taks (MID)
7
8.Giordano Pivotto (MID)
6
9.Bruno Veloso (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jacob Bloomer (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
6
13.Marcel Lange (MID)
0
14.Claudio Caminero (DEF)
0

1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Matt Blake (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Arias (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)
6
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)
6
8.Matt Matteo (MID)
6
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
7
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
13.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0
14.Fabrizio Fusco (MID)
0